Deck 1: The Nature of Canadian Social Welfare

Question 1

How many broad domains of individual and social well-being have been identified in The Indicators of Well-being in Canada (IWC)?

A)five
B)ten
C)fifteen
D)twenty

Answer 1

B

Question 2

As a social worker,your job is to help your clients meet their human potential.Your client is now setting goals to attend graduate school in the fall.According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,at which level is your client functioning?

A)physiological needs
B)self-actualization needs
C)self-esteem needs
D)social needs

Answer 2

B

Question 3

To help understand whether or not a society is doing well,various subjective data collection tools are used to assess people's personal experiences.Which of the following is an example of this type of tool?

A)General Social Survey
B)Human Development Index
C)Quality of Life Reporting System
D)Indicators of Well-being in Canada (IWC)

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Answering the question of whether society is faring well or not is best articulated by which of the following statements?

A)Due to the abstract nature of social welfare and the policy analysts,it is possible to make educated guesses regarding how society is faring.
B)Due to the abstract nature of social welfare,it is difficult to say with any certainty exactly how society is faring.
C)Due to the calculable but complex nature of social welfare,it possible to make assessments of exactly how society is faring.
D)Due to the calculable nature of social welfare,it not possible to make assessments of exactly how society is faring.

Question 5

Abraham Maslow developed a model that arranges a wide range of human needs in a hierarchical form.According to Maslow's original theory,which of the following needs must be met first before all others?

A)physiological needs
B)self-actualization needs
C)self-esteem needs
D)social needs

Question 6

Which indicator in The Indicators of Well-being (IWC)would provide information regarding the characteristics of,or changes in,marital type or age of mother at childbirth?

A)employment
B)status
C)life events
D)key influences

Question 7

Which of the following words needed to be eliminated to ensure a particular social belief existed that guarantees a basic standard of living for all Canadians?

A)goodwill
B)charity
C)benevolence
D)munificence

Question 8

Income security programs attempt to ensure that all Canadians enjoy a reasonable standard of living,otherwise known as a social minimum.All of the following exist EXCEPT which?

A)targeted cash transfers
B)universal cash transfers
C)contributory programs
D)progressive universal tax transfers

Question 9

Which of the following describes the term social welfare?

A)concepts and policies that relate to the well-being of society
B)a professional field that strengthens a family's ability to enhance the well-being of its own members
C)a system that attempts to hold people accountable for their own needs
D)a system comprised of policies and programs designed to help promote private enterprises and entrepreneurship

Question 10

In what year did the Government of Canada introduce The Indicators of Well-being (IWC)?

A)1967
B)1977
C)1997
D)2007

Question 11

According to the IWC reports,what occurred from 1994 to 2010 in Canada?

A)The economy and the quality of life both grew.
B)The economy grew but the quality of life dropped.
C)The economy dropped but the quality of life grew.
D)The economy and the quality of life both dropped.

Question 12

To help understand whether or not a society is doing well,various objective data collection tools are used to gather information.Which of the following was an example discussed in your text?

A)Canadian Survey on Disability
B)General Social Survey
C)First Nations Community Well-Being Index
D)Statistics Canada

Question 13

John and Mary,who have been working on a full-time basis for the past six years,just had their first child three months ago.Now they receive $100.00 each month from the federal government.Which type of income security program is being provided?

A)targeted cash transfers
B)universal cash transfers
C)contributory programs
D)tax relief measures

Question 14

Your clients the Smith family are struggling financially due to Mr.Smith's recent job loss.They are now forced to pay for their son's prescription medication,which had been previously covered by Mr.Smith's employment benefits.Added to this is the worry they will not be able to pay the rent this month.According to Maslow,which level best describes the Smith family hierarchy of needs?

A)physiological needs
B)self-actualization needs
C)self-esteem needs
D)social needs

Question 15

When using The Indicators of Well-being (IWC),all of the following have been listed as a domain of individual and social well-being EXCEPT which?

A)level of academic achievement
B)financial security
C)social participation
D)security

Question 16

Mark is a social worker who works within the social welfare system.He will provide all the following functions EXCEPT which?

A)help people fulfill important social roles
B)provide people with basic necessities
C)ensure people have access to resources and opportunities
D)advocate the government to increase the level of "transfers in kind" payments

Question 17

According to IWC reports,what statistically occurred from 1994 to 2010?

A)The economy grew by approximately 30 percent,and the quality of life grew by approximately 6 percent.
B)The economy grew by approximately 10 percent,while the quality of life dropped by approximately 3 percent.
C)The economy grew by approximately 10 percent,and the quality of life grew by approximately 4 percent.
D)The economy grew by approximately 15 percent,while the quality of life dropped by approximately 4 percent.

Question 18

When using The Indicators of Well-being (IWC),all of the following have been listed as a domain of individual and social well-being EXCEPT which?

A)housing
B)environment
C)marital status
D)family life

Question 19

Within each domain of The Indicators of Well-being (IWC),three types of indicators are used to measure the characteristics of,or changes in,the well-being of Canadians.Which of the following is NOT an indicator?

A)employment
B)status
C)life events
D)key influences

Question 20

The accumulation of capital is considered to be critical to a person's ability to achieve social security.Which types of capital is the social welfare system primarily concerned with?

A)social and equity capital
B)social and human capital
C)social and intellectual capital
D)social and economic capital

Question 21

Most income security programs employ some type of test to determine a person's eligibility for benefits.For each test listed below,describe how eligibility for benefits is determined.
a)income test ______________________________
b)needs test _______________________________
c)means test _______________________________

Question 22

All of the following groups could qualify for a targeted program EXCEPT which?

A)adults over the age of sixty-five
B)children living in poverty
C)people with disabilities
D)Aboriginal peoples

Question 23

Melisa is running for a seat in the federal government,and her campaign begins with a television debate.In her opening remarks,she states,"I believe in Canada's position in the global economy,and firmly support capitalism,free trade,and market expansion." Which of the following describes Melisa's political ideology?

A)social democracy
B)liberalism
C)neoliberalism
D)conservatism

Question 24

Mary has just applied for one of Canada's Universal programs;no needs test required.Which of the following best describes Mary's circumstances?

A)She just celebrated her sixtieth birthday.
B)She just gave birth to her first child.
C)She just lost her job after the factory she had been working in closed.
D)She'll be attending college in the fall.

Question 25

In which decade did Canada's social welfare system experience its greatest growth?

A)1931 to 1941
B)1945 to 1955
C)1963 to 1973
D)1976 to 1986

Question 26

What was Canada's first universal social welfare program?

A)Old Age Security
B)Family Allowance
C)Mothers' Allowance
D)Universal Child Care Benefit

Question 27

Jack launched his campaign with the hope of representing his constituents in the next federal government.He begins his campaign by stating "I firmly believe in,and support,the importance of maintaining Canada's social safety net." Which of the following describes his political ideology?

A)social democracy
B)liberalism
C)neoliberalism
D)conservatism

Question 28

In Canada,the issue of eligibility for social welfare programs is largely resolved through two programs: targeted and universal.Which of the following programs meets the criteria for a universal program?

A)child care services for low-income families
B)employment counselling for all Canadian youth aged 15 to 24
C)government-subsidized housing
D)social assistance (welfare)

Question 29

Which process would be supported by the social investment approach to social welfare?
a)globalization
b)social inclusion
c)income redistribution
d)free trade

Question 30

Conservative governments are often referred to as being laissez-faire.Explain what is meant by the term laissez-faire.

Question 31

Using Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs,identify the various levels,provide an example for each,and explain how it might exist in today's society.

Question 32

There are four major types of income security programs in Canada: (i)targeted cash transfers;(ii)universal cash transfers;(iii)contributory programs;and (iv)tax relief credits.Complete each sentence below by entering the correct type of income security program.
a)___________ are forced savings plans.
b)___________ tend to lower the income tax payable by low income earners.
c)___________ are for people whose income falls below a certain level.
d)___________ are given to people regardless of their financial status or need.

Question 33

John thinks of himself as possessing a residual approach to social welfare.As such,which of the following describes a statement he might use for his government's assistance strategy?

A)stigmatization
B)income inequality
C)income distribution
D)social inclusion

Question 34

Political ideologies have considerable influence over social policymakers and how social issues are addressed.Three political views have had a particular impact on Canadian social welfare: (i)conservatism;(ii)liberalism;and (iii)social democracy.For each statement below,indicate which of the three ideologies it best reflects.Enter your answer in the space provided.
a)Social welfare programs undermine self-initiative.__________________
b)Government should play a prominent role in the social and economic lives of citizens.___________________
c)People must be free to express their individuality,and to choose their own lifestyle.________________________

Question 35

Which process would NOT be supported by a neoliberal government?

A)globalization
B)capitalism
C)income redistribution
D)free trade